Happening this week at the Stanislaus County libraries

Here’s our weekly glance at the many programs for children and adults offered by the Stanislaus County Library system’s 13 branches. Some programs are ongoing, others are special events, and all are free and open to the public:

Knitting and crocheting help for beginners or those needing help with a special project. 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Children ages 4-18 have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Learn how to find magazines, car repair manuals, biographies, research material and directories while at the library or at home. Call to register to attend. 6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

In celebration of National Coupon Month the library is hosting a coupon exchange. Bring in coupons you don’t need and take ones you need. Noon. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to come and do Apple Stamping and Apple Bowling, and Make Torn Paper Apple Trees. Craft recommended for ages 1-5. 1 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Explore the science of insects with games and crafts including a take-home robot insect, Bristle Bot (while supplies last). 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Wear your favorite hat and join in for tea and refreshments, games and a craft. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

An informal book club where kids bring a book they have read, and talk about it. Snacks will be provided. 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Participants can learn how to download Zinio for free eMagazines, 3M Cloud for eBooks and Hoopla for audiobooks, movies and music. Bring library card, devices and user names and passwords. 6 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

The Hughson Library will collect thank-you letters to veterans. Community members may bring in completed letters or write them at the library. All letters will be forwarded to Operation Gratitude. Library hours. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Creative fun as children and family members have the opportunity to create LEGO masterpieces that will be displayed at the library. Children under 4 require direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave., 209-664-8006; 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938;

Participants can turn lollipops into their personal pocket-sized ghost, spider or pumpkin. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Attorney Julie Richardson will review basics of estate planning, wills and family trusts, including a discussion of documents you need, plus other issues to consider. Oct. 5, 6 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia., 209-537-8938; Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St., 209-869-7008; Oct. 13, 6 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave., 209-847-4204; Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St., 209-874-2191; Oct 20, 4 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie, 209-524-5505; Oct. 22, 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road, 209-634-1283; Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road, 209-543-7353 and Oct. 27, 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St., 209-862-2010.

Mayor Richard O’Brien will visit the library and read to preschool-age children following regular story time. 11 a.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Bilingual instructor leads yoga class. All skill levels and ages welcome. Bring water and a yoga mat. Some mats will be available. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Toddler and preschool-age children enjoy an hour of movement and sensory play. 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Participants can craft their own sticker book for a variety of colorful pages. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Creative fun for children and family members who’ll have the opportunity to create LEGO masterpieces for display in the library. Children under 4 require direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Program presented by the Great Valley Museum will teach participants about animals on the hiking trail, near camp and around the yard at home. Several hands-on stations will be available. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Book reading and discussion about pumpkins. Discussion topics will include pumpkin facts and tips on estimating how many seeds are in a pumpkin. Pumpkin-related activity. Children 4 and under must be supervised by a parent. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children ages 4-18 have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 welcome but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Participants may bring a black or dark-colored T-shirt to create a seasonal design. Recommended for ages 13 and up, children 12 and under may participate but must have parental supervision. 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Second Thursday of every month; features time to create arts and crafts as seen on Pinterest. This month’s craft will be glittered pumpkins. 1 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Participants will have the opportunity to make their own edible pumpkin patch. Library to provide supplies. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Creative fun for children and family members who’ll have the opportunity to create LEGO masterpieces for display in the library. Children under 4 require direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010; 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Modesto Money Mavens present tips for saving money. Event occurs the second Saturday of each month. 3:30 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Trivia quiz based on the Goosebumps book series. Participants who complete the quiz are entered into a drawing for two movie tickets to see the Goosebumps movie. Library hours. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Educational seminar featuring financial consultant Michael Howel from Blom and Associates, who will discuss college costs, college savings and funding dilemmas, basics of financial aid, tips to reduce costs and mistakes to avoid. 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Library celebration of the Goosebumps children’s book series complete with food, games and crafts. All ages welcome. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Celebrate all things Goosebumps with Goosebump inspired activities including making monster blood and a Grool monster puppet. 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Toddler and preschool-age children enjoy an hour of movement and sensory play. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Creepy crafts and slimy snacks in celebration of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and the upcoming theatrical release of the Goosebumps movie. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Celebrate R.L. Stine’s “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” and “The Girl who Cried Monster” with the creation of two crafts, a scary mummy and a monster bookmark. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Teens and adults will make poseable mummies from rubber-coated flexible wire and strips of muslin. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

After school club meets for eight weeks to get kids fired up about math. Class size limited to 15 participants, grades K-12. Registration required. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Children ages 4-18 have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 welcome but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Learn how to juice and the health benefits of juicing. Chichi will demonstrate how to turn raw vegetables and fruits into tasty juice. 5 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Participants can make their own glowing lantern light and a paper-plate ghost. Library will provide materials. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Craft fair featuring items handmade and sold by kids ages 7 to 14. 9 a.m.-noon. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Free film screening of “The Loving Story” a documentary brings to life the Lovings’ interracial marriage and the legal battle that followed through little-known filmed interviews and photographs shot for Life magazine. Part of the Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities that uses the power of documentary films to encourage community discussion of America’s civil rights history. 1 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Relax and destress with a day of coloring, conversation and refreshments. We provide coloring sheets designed for adults, as well as colored pencils and crayons. Adults-only event. 1-3 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Participants will have the opportunity to create a cute owl out of food materials. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Toddler and preschool-age children enjoy an hour of movement and sensory play. 11 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

The Modesto Symphony presents: Musical Mondays at the Library. Series of four programs focusing on different families of instruments. Craft and Instrument Petting Zoo included. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Bilingual instructor leads yoga class. All skill levels and ages welcome. Bring water and a yoga mat. Some mats will be available. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Craft for all ages making Perler beads and duct tape creations. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Participants can use their creativity to make a bookmark that “eats” the corners of their books. Children under 4 welcome with direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children and their families can enjoy the showing of the Disney live action, “Cinderella.” Children may come in pajamas and bring a picnic dinner and blanket. Popcorn and beverage provided by the library. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Make popular arts and crafts as seen on Pinterest. This month’s craft will be creating lamp shades that fit over wine glasses. Group meets third Wednesday of each month. Registration is required. Space is limited. 1 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Participants can make a lion mask from a variety of craft materials. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Children ages 4-18 have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 welcome but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Informal book club featuring discussion on participants favorite children’s books. Recommended for grades 4-8. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Gordon Little Jr. of Farmers Insurance will give a free presentation on what you can do to keep your home safe and what to do in case of loss. 6 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

All ages are invited to color at the library. Library will provide coloring pages, crayons and markers. Finished artwork will be displayed. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Creative fun as children and family members make unique masterpieces for display in the library. LEGO blocks provided. Children under 4 welcome with direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Free film screening of “The Abolitionists” a film that brings to life the struggles of the men and women who led the battle to end slavery. Part of the Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities that uses the power of documentary films to encourage community discussion of America’s civil rights history. 1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Crafts, games, goodie bags, stories, costume parade with prizes. Designed for grades pre-K through fourth. Costume not required. 2-3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie. 209-524-5505.

Creepy crawly fun all week long. Make yourself the star of a Goosebumps book, find something hidden in the room, and enter a drawing for fun prizes. Library open hours. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Create creepy crawly shapes with plastic Perler beads and have the library melt them for you. 3:30-5 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Participants can make spiders using lollipops and pipe cleaners. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Children will use creativity to build unique creations with LEGO blocks. DUPLO blocks available for children under the age of 4. Children under the age of 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353; 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Halloween party following story time. Participants may come in their favorite costume or dress just as they are to march through the library collecting fun treats. 10:45 a.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Children ages 4-18 have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 welcome but must have direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2414 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293; 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

An informal book club where kids bring a book that they have read and talk about it. Designed for children grades 4-8. Snacks will be provided. 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Bilingual program to help those interested in becoming U.S. citizens and to learn about the requirements to be eligible and the application process. 6 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Crime Prevention Specialist from the Turlock Police Department will present an anti-bullying program for parents and their children. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Halloween themed story time for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. Children may wear non-scary costumes. Costume parade hosted by Friends of the Turlock Library will follow story time. 10 and 11 a.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Monster crafts and games for little ones and their caregivers. Craft recommended for ages 0-5. noon. noon. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Crafts and games, trick-or-treating. Participants may come in costume, however, costumes are not required. 3 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Join the library for some gross and slimy experiments! Participants should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting messy. 3:30-5 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Variety of spooky crafts set out for children to make and take home. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Friends of the Salida Library Halloween Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

All treats no tricks as participants may visit all day to craft up a fun non-food treat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Halloween party at the library featuring monster, ghost and jack-o-lantern crafts. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Riverbank Library. 2-4 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Trick or treat at the library, where treats will be handed out all day. Library hours. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Crafts, fun and trick or treat goodies for costumed kids of all ages. 3-5 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

This story was originally published September 25, 2015 at 12:21 PM with the headline "Happening this week at the Stanislaus County libraries."